Greetings to all spiritually inclined readers. I read the majority of reviews for JL Local smudging sticks, and I was initially concerned by the number of negative comments. However, every single negative review repeated the same complaint: “They don’t stay lit.” Based on how reviewers described using them, it was immediately clear why. Sage smudging sticks are not supposed to stay lit on their own. I have never encountered a quality sage bundle that does. Smudging requires blowing on the embers to produce smoke—this is standard practice. If you light it and simply set it down, of course it will go out. I smudged my entire home with one of these sticks, and it burned exactly as it should. You have to blow on it. When used properly, it produces a beautiful, steady smoke. The aroma is splendid—clean, grounding, and it lingers pleasantly without being overpowering. Ironically, it was the last negative review that convinced me to purchase these, because it was obvious the issue wasn’t the product, but user error. These smudging sticks are well made, effective, and absolutely worth the price. Excellent purchase—I will definitely be buying more.
